English Language and Literature
Course summary
Studying English provides you with the opportunity to develop your reading and analytical skills and build a lifelong love of reading. You’ll study a varied selection of different poetry and prose texts, exploring themes, language and structure. You’ll develop your critical thinking skills by studying a variety of unseen texts. You will reflect upon the creative process and produce your own original writing, drawing inspiration from the works that you have studied. English as a subject is highly respected and valued by the top universities. It is academically rigorous and that means it’s a fantastic introduction to the skills you’ll need in higher education.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
A-level subjects will require a high Grade 5/Grade B results as a minimum if studied at GCSE Grade 5 in both English Language and Literature.
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Assessment
2 written examinations of 1 ½ hours each worth 50% of the total AS grade. A-level assessment: • Two external exams of 2 ½ hours each (40% each) • Three pieces of coursework (20%), which includes two pieces of creative writing (1500-2000 words combined) and one analytical commentary (1000-1250 words)
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